Columbus nGPS GPS and Remote Cord Combo - Direct Connect Geotagging GPS Unit for Nikon & Fujifilm Digital SLRs

Columbus nGPS GPS and Remote Cord Combo - Direct Connect Geotagging GPS

So, make no mistake, this is a vastly more intelligent product than the cheap copies you may see elsewhere, which are no more than a GPS module in a box! No batteries required - powered directly from camera The included remote cord adds greater convenience and ease of use in a wide variety of shooting situations, including long exposures and close-ups. The remote also features a lock, which keeps the camera shutter in Long Time Exposure (Bulb) mode. By using a remote cable you can reduce camera shake, which results in sharper images. Geotagged photos may be viewed on Flickr, Google Picassa, Apple iPhoto, Yahoo!, Photoshop Elements, and many other photo viewing apps that can display EXIF header values. Photos uploaded to Flickr or Picassa network albums can get mapped automatically to the Google or Yahoo maps. Overview: * Instant geotagging to both RAW and JPG - no computer / post processing required * High sensitivity MTK chipset for fast accurate positioning in urban canyon and foliage environment. Cold Start time is as quick as 35sec. * Provides latitude, longitude, elevation (altitude) and date/time information (UTC) * Low power consumption with compact design * Short initial startup time, no setup required, use-friendly * No longer need to remove the GPS plug in order to swap it with a remote cord Note 1: nGPS does not provide heading information. Note 2: Nikon ViewNX software is not included with this product. Instead it may come with your Nikon DSLRs.

Columbus nGPS GPS and Remote Cord Combo - Direct Connect Geotagging GPS Unit for Nikon & Fujifilm Digital SLRs Features

Unlike competing GPS receiver for Nikon DSLRs, the Columbus nGPS comes with a quality remote cord included.
Its compatible for Nikon D3, D3X, D700, D300s, D300, D90, D2XS, D2X, D2HS, D200,D5000 and Fujifilm S5 Pro Cameras.
It geotag both RAW and JPG files at the same time. The Columbus nGPS is a compact GPS device designed to slide into the hot shoe or attach to the strap of your Nikon and Fujifilm DSLR cameras.
Connet the Columbus nGPS to your Nikon DSLR and the GPS location of every shot will be automatically added to the photo.

Price: $109.95

User Reviews about Columbus nGPS GPS and Remote Cord Combo - Direct Connect Geotagging GPS Unit for Nikon & Fujifilm Digital SLRs

I have owned this unit for 2 months now. I was skeptical about buying a non brand name product for my nikon D90. I have been very pleasantly surprised.

Pros:
1. After cold start, this locks with the satellite within 10 seconds when I am outdoors. Works even indoors in low rise dwellings.
2. Does not drain that much power from the camera battery (I can get 400+ shots while having GPS unit switched on for 8 hours.
3. Very small. no need for spare battery chargers
4. Has an easy on off switch
5. The remote release cord that comes with it is quite nice.

Cons:
1. Does not capture direction and elevation (i dont care about it)
2. Does not store last available location with the satellite connection is lost (some 250$++ units do that)

Overall, excellent unit! highly recommended! -- Excellent value for money, works very well